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Mitigation vs. Adaptation: Striking a balanceKelkar recognised a prevailing bias in climate action that leans heavily towards mitigation while underemphasising adaptation. Mitigation efforts, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, often garner more attention and funding due to their quantifiable benefits and potential for job creation. Meanwhile, adaptation strategies, aimed at safeguarding communities and ecosystems against climate change impacts, especially in socially-oriented sectors, tend to receive less attention and funding.The financial disparity between mitigation and adaptation is a major challenge. Vulnerable population often lack the resources to finance adaptation initiatives, in contrast to mitigation efforts that attract private investments. Kelkar…

Late last month’s blitz against the Armenian Christians is the latest chapter in a bitter, decades-long conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.War between the two neighbours started during the collapse of the Soviet Union, of which both countries had been a part.Armenia won control over Nagorno-Karabakh and a wide surrounding region by end-1994. This also resulted in displacement of more than a million people, including hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis living in the disputed area.In 2020, after a 44-day war Azerbaijan retook much of that territory, but the heart of Nagorno-Karabakh remains a de facto independent conclave. Moscow brokered a deal…

The accused identified as Ashru a.k.a Lalu alias Azru (23), a resident of Mange Ram Park, was absconding in two attempt to murder cases and non-bailable warrants were issued against him.According to police, specific information was received that the absconding accused Ashru, sharpshooter of Gogi-Dinesh Karala-Yogesh Tunda gang, was hiding in the area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand.”The information was further technically developed and his specific location was traced. Accordingly, a trap was laid and Ashru was apprehended,” said the Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Ravindra Singh Yadav.On his instance, one pistol along with two live cartridges was recovered.”Arshu along with his…

The spirit of competition and daredevilry got intense in the latest episode of the show with the race for ‘Ticket to Finale’.As the journey of conquering fears nears its conclusion, there is excitement surrounding who will claim the coveted title of the ultimate khiladi this year.Only one deserving contestant got a step closer to winning that badge of honour and it is Aishwarya. She became the first to earn a direct passage to the grand finale of the show’s 13th edition.The ‘Ticket to Finale’ stunt aced by Aishwarya was a test of balance and precision. She was expected to drive…

According to data provided by the district health department, the District Medical Negligence Board has received 272 complaints of medical negligence against doctors working at private hospitals from January 2019 to August 24, 2023.Intrestingly, no case of medical negligence came to the fore against government doctors during the same period. However, the department has refused to disclose the names of the private hospitals against which the complaints were registered. “The names of private hospitals in these complaints are third-party information which can not be shared as per under section 11 of the RTI Act 2005,” the department said.However, the District…

Chouhan said, “You will remember me when I will leave’ while addressing an event to mark the distribution of benefits worth Rs 200 crore to the Tendu leaf pluckers under the Charan Paduka Scheme on Sunday.Addressing the gathering of women in his signature style, Chouhan said, “Aisa Bhaiya milega nahi, jab mai chala jaaunga, tab yaad bahut aaoonga. (You won’t get a brother like me, when I will leave, then you all will remember me a lot).”The emotional appeal comes at a time when the political circle in Madhya Pradesh is abuzz with speculation about the national BJP leadership sidelining…

On Sunday night, Kiara took to her Instagram stories, where she posted a plate full of food made by her mother.In the image, she wrote: “Sindhi curry aloo took bhindi fry.Sometimes all you really need is mamas home food.”Talking about her work, Kiara, who is married to actor Sidharth Malhotra, is currently basking in the success of her latest release ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’, where she was seen sharing screen space with actor Kartik Aaryan.The actress will next be seen in ‘Game Changer’ with Ram Charan, a political action thriller film directed by S. Shankar in his Telugu directorial debut and…

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (IANS) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli is expected to join the Indian team here on Monday after flying to Mumbai from Guwahati due to a personal emergency. The Indian team landed in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday evening ahead of their second warm-up match against the Netherlands on Tuesday.A report in Cricbuzz said a source from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that he went to Mumbai for personal reasons. “Virat will rejoin the team soon,” the source was further quoted as saying in the report.India’s first warm-up match against England at the Barsapara Cricket Ground…

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday announced the 20-member Sub Junior Men and Women squads that will embark on an exciting tour of the Netherlands, scheduled from October 9 to October 16.This tour marks the first time that the Indian Sub Junior Men and Women’s Teams will compete in international matches, a testament to the growing prowess of Indian hockey at the grassroots level, while also elevating the country’s stature on the global hockey stage.During this tour, the Indian Sub Junior Men’s Team will face off against the Netherland Boys U18 team and the Netherland Boys U16…

According to the state-run Nile TV, local civil defence and armed forces were deployed to put off the fire, while the cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained, reports Xinhua news agency.Meanwhile, 30 ambulances rushed to the scene to transfer the injured to the nearest governmental hospital.The Nile TV report added that the facade wall of the headquarters was damaged by the blaze that reached four floors.All workers in the building were ordered to evacuate until the containment of the blaze.–IANSksk